Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition
Programme Overview
This programme applies the pure science subjects, such as biochemistry, nutrition, biology and microbiology on how food, nutrients and other dietary components affect growth and development in health and disease. The programme also examines environmental, socio-cultural, psychological and behavioural aspects of food and eating. Consumer concerns on food and water safety, food quality and regulations are important issues addressed in this programme. Graduates will be given exposures to areas in community nutrition leading to healthy and vibrant lifestyle. In addition, this programme prepares graduates with advanced laboratory skills and current techniques in nutrition to assess nutritional status as well as those related to safety practices and standards, leading to the professionalism in nutrition.
Graduates of this programme, therefore, will have developed a range of skills which will enable them to provide evidence-based nutritional guidelines and recommendations in nutrition and food-related industries, consulting the public based on understanding of the role of diet in maintaining health and preventing diseases, attending to positions in government organisations and regulatory bodies which requires nutritionist. This programme also aims to prepare technically competent graduates to venture into entrepreneurship and new product developments in food industry.
Intake: February, June & November
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Campus: KL Main Campus (N/0915/6/0002) (10/29) (MQA/PA 15687)
Minimum Entry Requirements
Programme Outline
Introduction to Food Microbiology
Introduction to Food Science
Food Analysis
Principles of Food Preparation
Food Quality Assurance and Food Safety
Principle of Nutrition
Nutrition in Lifecycle
Nutritional Biochemistry
Nutritional Immunology
Nutrition Policy and Food Security
Nutritional Communication and Counselling
Nutritional Assessment
Nutrigenetic and Nutrigenomic
Nutrition Sociology & Anthropology
Nutrition Education and Health Promotion
Sports Nutrition
Seminar: Current Issue in Nutrition
Research Method for Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition
Contemporary Issues in Health and Nutrition
Community Nutrition Project
Nutritional Epidemiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Public Speaking
Applied Statistics
Nutrition Research I
Nutrition Research II
Industrial Training
Elective:
Food Microbiology II
Applied Sports Nutrition
Health Psychology
Metabolic Biochemistry
Instrumental Methods of Food Analysis
Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
Business Organisation & Management
Principles of Marketing
Introduction to Short Story
Music Appreciation
Korean Language I
Korean Language II
Japanese Language I
Japanese Language II
French Language I
French Language II
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa, Academic English, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, English for Career Preparation, Entrepreneurship, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Integrity and Anti-Corruption, Co-curricular
Career Prospects
Nutrition researcher, R&D field
Nutritional & health management consultation/ meal plan
Sales & marketing
Nutritionist trainer, consultation
Public education, promote health awareness, health educator
Product formulation personnel
Regulatory affairs
Business management
Nutrition event planner
Fees & Financial Aid:
Estimated Total Fees: RM43,400 (Malaysian Students), RM76,300 (International Students)
The estimated total fees may vary by 10%.
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